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My husband is diagnosed with moderate dementia. He has been taking Namanda and Aricept for 7 years. I know that 80% of people with dementia is a result of Alzheimers. I was under the impression that the only way to diagnose AD is through an autopsy. However I am in a support group now and I am told AD can be diagnosed by having a PET scan. I have noticed that many on my alz team state their loved ones have a diagnosis of AD. I AM CONFUSED.
@A myALZteam Member. How generous of you. You are to be admired for you gift to others
There don't seem to be a lot of people on this site supporting someone with frontal lobe dementia. Am I right?
There is info on line which tell of symptoms so a person can baxcically tell what stage they are in. I believe i am in the early part of stage 2, NO one has cobfirmed it. I just know how I am . I… read more
Just recently diagnosed but only with requests from family.
How do you know what stage? She has symptoms in 2 of them for sure and a few from other stages.....
My husband seems to vary from one stage to another. One day is SO NORMAL! Then he can't even help me take out the trash...he gets SO CONFUSED! Has anyone else had this to happen?
I'm new to myALZteam. In my profile it asks me to "Add Provider". What are you referring to? My PC, my dad's PC? I don't think he sees a Neurologist. (I'll have to check- seems like he should be) !
I believe I put her neurologist when it asked that and if you don't I would've but down his primary care physician hope this helps
Every few days someone asks what Stage their loved one is at.
Here are two charts:
(1) Reisberg Scale, and
(2) FAST Scale with Activities of Daily Living.
@A myALZteam Member. It is a bit confusing. You stage them where they are most of the time. I have found that the Alzheimer’s monster gives you a quick preview of what is to come. They may fit all… read more
Regarding my previous comment above: In further reading, I think the Hope study involves more than what I’ve read about. The audio treatment that I mentioned is probably just a part of this study. I… read more
I understand that Alzheimers is a form of dementia (dementia is like an umbrella of which Alzheimer under.
No, Thank you, I will get the book.
What is the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer's?
Here's a link to the Cleveland Clinic's explanation of Vascular Dementia:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/...
I see people talking about stages of alzheimer's, but cannot get a clear answer..I have googled stages of alzheimer's but it is not terribly clear..thanks
In responding to the person who says her Mother, who is 88 is in Early Onset doesn't sound right to me. Early Onset as I understand it is when a person in their 50s or 60s is diagnosed with… read more
I took a module course through Wicking Dementia Centre. The course is called: "Understanding Dementia"
There are 7 modules and one must pass a test at the end of each module before moving to the next module
I learned here that Alzheimer's is an illness that progresses to Dementia. I also learned that other illnesses such as Lewy Body, Parkinson's, Diabetes and or HBP etc., can also progress to Dementia. There are 4 types of Dementia: (1)Alzheimer's, (2) Lewy Body, (3)Vascular and (4)Fronto… read more
I have taken a course through the Rosalind Carter Institute. I am a spouse of a Navy Veteran so if any one has issues with the VA. I might well have someone that if I dont know the answer some one… read more